Superhome network can be found at www.superhomes.org.uk It is worth knowing about the Superhomes network that exists in the UK. This is a partnership between a number of organisations and even though they have been really focused on carbon reduction, …
From Waltons Shed blog – thanks It is at this time of year that we are out enjoying our gardens, but many of us are sitting on tired looking furniture. UV light degrades wood slowly but surely and as part …
This is great find for Wales – an almost untouched period terrace from 1854. CADW have purchased the house and are doing a lot of research on the property that will help inform how we should all look after our …
From http://www.ewht.org.uk I have come across a few people who when talking about breathable house structures state that they keep their windows open a bit and the chimney helps. The term breathability / breathable does conjour up images of lungs …
Pilkington Spacia is one of the new generation of high performance vacuum windows Vacuum glazing has now appeared on the UK market and will be sold into the heritage market as a highly energy efficient option for windows where thin …
Lime rendering and plastering is one the key ingredients of a sustainable older home. Lime putty render with a stone dust aggregate has a very low embodied energy, it is very breathable and it is the correct render of choice …
Many people might think that we are a bit left-field and that banging on about breathability etc is a waste of time. However a DECC (Department of Energy and Climate Change) commissioned report has just been published – http://www.building.co.uk/Journals/2012/09/27/x/u/l/RESPONSIBLE-RETROFIT.pdf Main …
Old terraces in South Wales look great and they can be a really good buy, however they can also bring their fair share of headaches as your keen-ness to improve the house and make it your home takes hold. Many …
Buying an old terrace house? Fore warned is fore armed! Read more »
In Wales we have a glut of solid walls. Lots of buildings built during the mid and later stages of the nineteenth century to home the workers in the mines and docks. The urban areas of Wales are notably these …
Where do breathable solid walls fit into Building Regulations? Read more »
Green Deal – the Government’s Flagship programme to improve our inefficient housing stock at no apparent cost to the owners. All approved, regulated, guaranteed, ……. What can go wrong??? The basic premise is to give people the opportunity to get …
